Betty Campbell

Betty Campbell is a well-respected Elder, a living repository of the community's rich cultural heritage. Born in 1961 at Everard Park Station, Betty Campbell has called Mimili home throughout her entire life.

Biography of Betty Campbell

As a young girl, Betty Campbell's days were painted with the hues of life on the station. She vividly recalls watching her father muster cattle, a scene etched in her memory from those formative years. Growing up with her siblings Teddy and Pauline Wangin, Betty's connection to the land and its stories runs deep.

Now a well-respected Elder, Betty Campbell serves as a cultural guide for visitors to Mimili, generously sharing her personal story and experiences. She leads trips to important sites in the area, allowing others to glimpse the beauty and significance of the land through her eyes.

Her passion extends beyond the canvas; she is a fervent singer and dancer, embracing her role as a cultural custodian. Betty enjoys taking the lead in dance ceremonies, teaching the children at Mimili School about the various songs of their ancestors.

Betty Campbell produces paintings connected to women's ceremonies, narratives that can be depicted through both visual art and dance but remain unspoken.